Command Decision(1948)
Heroes, cowards, fighters, braggarts, liars... and what goes on in their hearts!
Command Decision Synopsis
High-ranking officers struggle with the decision to prioritize bombing German factories producing new jet fighters over the extremely high casualties the mission will cost.
Command Decision (1948) is a war, drama and action film directed by Sam Wood, released on December 23, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon, Van Johnson and Brian Donlevy. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Wood
- Writers:
- William R. Laidlaw, George Froeschel, William Wister Haines
- Producers:
- Sidney Franklin
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Composer:
- Miklós Rózsa
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Command Decision (1948) Trailer
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Command Decision Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clark Gable
as Brigadier General K.C. 'Casey' Dennis
Walter Pidgeon
as Major General Roland Goodlow Kane
Van Johnson
as Technical Sergeant Immanuel T. Evans
Brian Donlevy
as Brigadier General Clifton I. Garnet
Charles Bickford
as Elmer Brockhurst
John Hodiak
as Col. Edward Rayton Martin
Edward Arnold
as Congressman Arthur Malcolm
Marshall Thompson
as Capt. George Washington Bellpepper Lee
Richard Quine
as Maj. George Rockton
Cameron Mitchell
as Lt. Ansel Goldberg
Clinton Sundberg
as Maj. Homer V. Prescott
Ray Collins
as Maj. Desmond Lansing
Key crew
Directed by Sam Wood, written by William R. Laidlaw, George Froeschel and William Wister Haines, produced by Sidney Franklin.
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Command Decision Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 24 ratings.
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Command Decision – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Command Decision online?
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Command Decision (1948) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Command Decision?
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The main cast of Command Decision (1948) includes Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon, Van Johnson, Brian Donlevy and Charles Bickford. The film was directed by Sam Wood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Command Decision released?
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Command Decision was released on December 23, 1948 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Command Decision worth watching?
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Command Decision (1948) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Command Decision?
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